ClimbingBlind Tibet Expedition 2004

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Join six blind Tibetan teenagers as they attempt to climb a 23,000’ peak, led by the first blind person to summit Mt. Everest, Erik Weihenmayer, and his team.

Kenzin does his best at a double take, glancing back towards the camera as he hikes along at 17,000 feet above sea level.

October 11, 2004
Arrival Advanced Base Camp

October 10, 2004
Approaching Lhakpa Ri Base Camp

October 6, 2004
Thoughts From Our Hosts

October 4, 2004
Thoughts from Our Hosts - Paul and Sabriye

Education Base Camp

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In Tashi Pasang's own words (directly translated): My name is Tashi Pasang. I come from Sichuan. When we climb the mountain we climb for the blind. Besides I like climbing mountains. When I was small I climbed a lot. I hope i can climb up this mountain. I have this climbing chance and therefore I am very happy." read more »

Lhasa, Tibet	Updated: Oct 18, 2004 9:00:00 PM Local Time
		43° F / 6° C Feels like 43° F / 6° C Sunny
	Humidity	32%
	Visibility	19mi / 30km
	Wind	NE / 2mph / 4kmph
	Barometer	19.39
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